Chris Gotz

Chris credits the school for inspiring him, and giving him excellent grounding. After many leadership positions at Ogilvy worldwide, he’s now a shareholder at a smaller agency. Financial Mail rated him ‘Arguably SA advertising’s most talented and influential creative leader’.

Veli Ngubane

One of Mail & Guardian’s Top 200 Youth of 2017, Veli credits Red & Yellow for shaping his conviction that real magic happens when business and creativity come together. AVATAR is SA’s biggest black-owned integrated marketing agency and works on some iconic South African brands.

Jason Harrison

Graduated: 2001

'Wow' factor: Co-founder of one of SA's most successful indie agencies

We inspired Jason to believe passionately in the power of changing the world for the better. After impressive overseas success, he returned to SA as co-founder of M&C Saatchi Abel - one of SA’s fastest growing and most successful marketing communications startups.

Kamini Pather

Graduated: 2007

'Wow' factor: Winner of SA Masterchef

Red & Yellow taught Kamini not only to communicate effectively, but how to get what she wants out of business. She’s used this to build a successful career as a serial freelancer in radio, blogging, writing, reviewing, cooking, shooting her own TV series and waymore.

Conn Bertish

Graduated: 1999

'Wow' factor: Cancer-fighting author, speaker and change-agent

As Creative Director on huge global brands at a range of top advertising agencies, he’s won all major industry awards.

Now that same fearless creativity drives his NPO - producing tools and content to help others survive cancer.

Moe Kekana

Graduated: 2010

'Wow' factor: Respected illustrator and industry-shaper

Despite having no idea what to study, or what the role entails, Moe’s internship as Art Director at King James - one of SA’s largest independent agencies - led to them snapping him up the instant he graduated. He’s also made a name as a respected illustrator.

David Moffat

Graduated: 1999

'Wow' factor: Partner, and shaper, of leading digital agency

As partner and Group Managing Director, David guided Hellocomputer into an imaginative and outcomes-based digital agency that consistently ranks amongst South Africa’s leaders, in both creative and performance-orientated awards. HelloComputer was acquired by IPG and is now part of the FCB Group of Companies.

Daniel Beatty

Graduated: 2002

'Wow' factor: Manages €25M portfolio for Red Bull, Greater China

Daniel’s strong track record in marketing leadership, strategic planning, business setup, team development, digital expertise and growth delivery has led to a career that spans senior management positions in creative, media and FMCG industries across Asia and Africa.

SANDILE MKHASIBE

Graduated: 1996

'Wow' factor: Co-founded bootcamps for brands

After graduating, Sandile spent 18 years at some of South Africa’s top agencies, along with a stint at MTV Africa. He then went on to co-found The Garage Communications, where as creative director, he now “services, repairs and fine-tunes brands back into shape”.

Nikki Greenwall

Graduated: 1998

'Wow' factor: Owns an incredibly successful production company

Nikki launched Greenwall Productions in 2009 - after working at various ad agencies while pursuing a part-time acting career; then writing, producing and anchoring for full-time TV.

She’s interviewed global entertainers; produced a documentary series; and contributed to several well-known publications.

SIBUSISO SITOLE

Graduated: 2004

'Wow' factor: Co-founder of a 100% black-owned agency with leading clients

After graduating, Sibusiso worked at various key agencies until - as Creative Director at Ogilvy & Mather - the entrepreneurial urge became too strong. Resulting in him and a partner starting an agency, with KFC as its launch client.

Faheem Chaudhry

Graduated: 2011

'Wow' factor: Understanding people to create meaningful change

After studying politics, Faheem came to Red & Yellow. And was blown away by the power of brand strategy and creative thinking. Influencing an enviable business savvy that’s led to a remarkable career as political campaigner, socio-economic activist and current role as Senior Strategist in London.